Close Brothers Asset Management has opened a new office in Chester to expand its services to local HNW clients and provide more space for its Financial Planners, investment managers and support staff.

Nearly half of wealthier investors will keep their portfolio’s exposure to stocks over the next six month and 37% plan to invest more, according to a new survey of global investors.

The vast majority of HNW individuals (78%) believe that setting Financial Planning targets is important but only 1 in 4 have spoken to financial adviser this year, preferring to adopt a 'hit and hope' approach, according to a new survey.

Wealthy investors are cautious on 2020 but optimistic on the decade ahead, the latest UBS Investor Watch survey has found.